Agentic state and legitimacy of authority

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Created on: 20-05-18 12:25

Agentic state

Person sees himself or herself as an agent for carrying out another persons wishes.

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Agentic shift

Involves moving from an autonomous state into an agentic state in which a person sees himself or herself as an agent for carrying out another persons wishes.

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Autonomous state

Person sees himself or herself as responsible for their own actions.

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Self-image

One reason people adopt an agentic state, need to maintain positive self-image. However once participant has moved into the agentic state, no longer relative because action is no longer their responsibility, it no longer reflects their self-image.

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Binding factors

Operate to maintain obedience. e.g. social etiquette.

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Legitimacy of authority

First condition needed for a person to shift to the agentic state is the perception of legitimate authority.

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Legitimate authority

Someone perceived to be in a position of social control within a situation. People accept definitions of a situation offered by a legitimate authority figure. Legitimate commands arise from institutions e.g. university or the military.

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Evaluation

Agentic state does not explain gradual shift found in Nazi doctors. Agentic state or cruelty? Legitimacy can serve the basis for justifying the harming of others. Agentic shift is common response when a person loses self-control.

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